Mayo Clinic proceedings
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Jun 2020
Meta AnalysisNonpharmacologic Therapies in Patients With Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.
To evaluate the effectiveness and adverse events of nonpharmacologic interventions in patients with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ In patients hospitalized for exacerbation of COPD, exercise interventions and pulmonary rehabilitation programs may ameliorate functional decline. Oxygen should be titrated with a target oxygen saturation of 88% to 92% in these patients.